The Improving Tenant Access to Water Bills Amendment Act of 2025 aims to enhance the ability of residential tenants in the District of Columbia to access utility payment assistance and prevent water service disconnections due to nonpayment. The bill amends the District of Columbia Public Works Act of 1954 to allow authorized tenants to request and receive copies of water and sanitary sewer service bills directly from the D.C. Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water). It also stipulates that any payments made by tenants for these services will be considered as rent payments, which must be deducted from the rent owed to the property owner.

Additionally, the legislation ensures that authorized tenants who are eligible for payment plans or customer assistance programs can apply for these resources and receive help from the People's Counsel. The bill clarifies the definition of "authorized tenant" and "residential property," and it includes provisions that protect DC Water from liability related to the determination of tenant authorization. Overall, this amendment seeks to address the challenges faced by low-income tenants, particularly in communities disproportionately affected by service disconnections.